Annuals - Garden Guides

Grasses and other plants begin to dry in an autumn garden.

Do This To Your Favorite Decorative Plants In October And Thank Yourself Later

Don't let the end of gardening season mean the end of floral beauty. With a little creativity and know-how, you can give your favorite blooms new life.

An old fashioned flower garden flourishes in front of a home with a thatched roof.

The Dramatic, Old-Fashioned Flower Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore

With dramatic, cascading flower tassels and an unmistakably old-fashioned flair, this forgotten beauty knows how to steal the spotlight in any garden.

The Purple-And-Orange Plant Combo That Looks Great Together In Fall

These native flowers bring a playful, high-contrast pop to your fall garden, creating a lively, layered display that’s anything but ordinary.

5 Plants To Grow If You Like Lilies

From vines to low-growing ground covers, there are plenty of lily-like blooms. These picks bring familiar shapes, colors, and patterns with a fresh twist.

A variety of different flowers and shrubs grow in a garden.

The Beautiful Blue Flower That's Almost Impossible To Kill

Some flowers need constant attention, but this one practically takes care of itself. It's so resilient that it sometimes pops up where it's not even wanted.

5 Beautiful Annual Flowers That Are Almost Impossible To Kill

These beautiful and hardy annuals are ready for whatever the summer can throw at them, standing up to both intense heat and drought with ease.

A large cart of plants is in a big box store.

What Does Home Depot Do With Unsold Plants?

The answer might not be what plant lovers are hoping for, but don't give up just yet. There are still plenty of ways to score plants at a healthy discount.

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5 Beautiful Flowers That Can Grow In Your Backyard For Over 20 Years

Some flowers are just passing through, but these beauties are in it for the long haul. Give them the right care and conditions, and some may even outlive you.

A range of healthy flowers flourish in a garden.

5 Beautiful Flowers That Are Almost Impossible To Kill

Not everyone is blessed with a green thumb. Luckily, these beautiful flowers thrive on a little neglect and still put on a colorful show for your garden.

Attract Hummingbirds All Summer & Fall Long With A Hanging Flower You'll Love

With so many beautiful varieties to choose from, this hummingbird favorite has blooms that last, and some types are perfect for hanging baskets.

Draw Hummingbirds To Your Garden With A Flower That Blooms All Summer & Fall

Draw hummingbirds in with this flower. Its tall stalks and brightly colored blooms last from summer through fall and are irresistible to the tiny visitors.

A gardener starts filling planters for a container garden.

Don't Fill Your Planter With Soil, Put This In The Bottom So It's Easy To Move

Skip the heavy soil. This clever hack lightens the load and is perfect for shallow-rooted plants. Your back (and your plants) will thank you.

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Costco's May Garden Deals You Shouldn't Overlook In 2026

From small garden upgrades to bigger backyard buys, Costco’s May deals are packed with seasonal finds you won’t want to overlook in this year.

The Colorful Flower To Plant In May For Beautiful Blooms All Summer Long

Plant this in May for a season full of bright red blooms — an easy way to add bold color and have pollinators flocking to your yard throughout the summer.

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The Best Flower To Plant In May

Looking to brighten up your garden this May? This stunning bloom is as beautiful as it is bold — guaranteed to add a vibrant pop of color all season long.

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If You Only Plant One Flower In April, It Should Be This One

If you only plant one flower this April, make it this natural hybrid from Mexico — easygoing, eye-catching, and blooming in a rainbow of colors.

Here's Exactly When To Plant Sunflowers

Timing is everything with sunflowers — and it depends on whether you start them indoors or direct sow. Get it right, and enjoy standout blooms.

Here's When You Should Plant Marigolds

When it comes to the right time to plant marigolds, timing isn’t one-size-fits-all — it depends on whether you start them indoors or outdoors.

Joanna Gaines smiles on the red carpet of the Time 100 gala in 2019.

How To Get Joanna Gaines' Look For A Stunning Cut Flower Garden Bouquet

Growing your own flowers isn't as difficult as it sounds, so take a page out of Joanna Gaines' book and test out these three cut flower species yourself!

A gardener holds a calendula plant and several other flowers are nearby in nursery pots.

The Best Flowers To Plant In April

Ready to plant? These April blooms are less about the date and more about the dirt — once the soil’s warm enough to work, you’re good to grow.

Joanna Gaines smiles on her way to the Times 100 gala in 2019.

Joanna Gaines Took A 'Risk' On This Spring Flower - And Was Completely Won Over

When HGTV's Joanna Gaines tried growing this spring cut flower for the first time, she instantly fell in love with its delicate beauty. Here's how to grow it!

A garden of wild flowers thrives and blooms in a rainbow of colors.

Easily Fill Your Garden With Colorful Blooms With This Fast-Growing, Self-Seeding Flower

This cottage-core annual flower is not only whimsical, but it also readily self-seeds in your garden, making it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance plant.

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Transform An Ugly Tree Stump Into A Garden Showstopper (Without Expensive Removal)

This tree stump DIY is a way to add a bit of color and life to your yard while also allowing the stump to slowly decay naturally, saving you a lot of money.

The Best Time To Plant Tulip Bulbs For Stunning Spring Blooms

Figuring out when to plant tulip bulbs isn't necessarily straightforward, but once you understand this one thing about them, you'll know when to plant them.

A planting of daffodils bloom with yellow flowers.

What The Old Farmer's Almanac Wants You To Plant When Daffodils Bloom, And Why

Nature is full of little hacks to orient yourself in the garden, with the Almanac pointing to daffodils as one of them. Here's whay you should know first.

Get A Fixer Upper-Inspired Planter With A Gardening Rule Joanna Gaines Lives By

Joanna Gaines knows how to put a planter together, but she's not working with a secret technique. Here's the tried and true design formula she uses for them.

Orange lily-of-the-valley berries among dead foliage

13 Varieties Of Poisonous Plants The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Identify

Do you know which plants are poisonous? There are toxic flowers and vines that you may want to avoid. The Old Farmer's Almanac may help you identify them.